The Rave has announced its first two shows for 2013, and they couldn't be more different.

Country rapper Colt Ford comes to the Rave on January 12, five months after the release of his fourth studio album "Declaration of Independence," which featured guest appearances from Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, Darius Rucker and others. Tickets for the 8 p.m. are $14 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at the box office, (414) 342-7283 and therave.com. | Nov. 5, 2012»Read Full Article

• Pitbull will headline the Marcus Amphitheater June 30; other performers on the bill will be announced later. Information on ticket prices wasn't available, but tickets for the show go on sale at 11 a.m. April 6 and include Summerfest admission. | March 28, 2013»Read Full Article(6)